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Job DescriptionBenefits: • Bonus based on performance Responsibilities: • Follow directions from the Owner/Head Chef and follow through with set menus, • Assist Owner/Head Chef with creating menus according to season and customer research, • Cooking of traditional Mexican and American food, • Cooking of Various Authentic International Foods as determined by the Owner/Head Chef, • Presentation of all dishes in an appealing manner, • Maintaining a clean and organized work environment., • Inventory maintenance Requisitioning or purchasing/ordering of supplies. Maintaining optimal inventory levels and minimizing waste and implementing cost-saving strategies., • Monitoring product quality and consistency., • Follow all food safety regulations, • Motivating and fostering a positive work environmentQualifications:, • Previous cooking experience in commercial kitchen, small cafe or deli, • Knowledge of kitchen equipment and food decorating techniques, • Ability to take direction from the Owner/Head Chef, • Knowledge of cooking of authentic Mexican foods, • Strong attention to detail, • Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques and recipes, • Certification from culinary school a plus, • Knowledge of health code laws and food safety standards, • Training in food safety - ServeSafe or Food Handlers Certification is a plus, • Inventory control skills, • Ability to handle a fast paced work environment, • Ability to multi-task, • Bilingual Fluent verbal & written communication in both English & Spanish, • Excellent time management skills, • Strong leadership skills, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Job DescriptionBenefits/Perks • Flexible Scheduling, • Competitive Compensation Duties and Responsibilities: • Create menus according to season and customer research, • Set up the kitchen with necessary tools and equipment, • Prepare food and present it in an appealing manner, • Supervise and delegate tasks to other team members, • Maintain appropriate levels of inventory and restock when necessary, • Follow all food safety regulations, • Participate in daily kitchen opening and closing procedures, • Performs other duties as assigned by the head chef or management Qualifications:, • Previous experience in a similar role is preferred, • ServeSafe or Food Handlers Certification, • Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques and recipes, • Ability to remain calm and thrive under pressure, • Excellent time management skills, • Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including standing for long periods and lifting up to 40 pounds

Job Description We are looking for Prep Cooks to help us open our Paramus, NJ cafe! Savory team members make all our dishes from scratch, with a deep commitment to uncompromising quality and craftsmanship. They are passionate about food and genuine hospitality, and work together as a team to prepare dishes in accordance with Tatte guidelines to ensure the highest quality while adhering to specific recipe and sanitation standards. We expect our savory team members to: • Have a desire to help where needed and work as part of a team, • Possess a passion for cooking with a keen eye for freshness, quality and cleanliness, • Live from Tatte’s core values and help Tatte deliver on its mission, • Have flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, holidays, & afternoons/evenings, • Competitive Pay (prep cook pay ranges from $18.25-$21.00/hour), • Health, dental and vision insurance for full time team members, • 401(k) (with a vesting match), • Free employee assistance program services, • Vacation Time (after 1 year of full-time service), • Paid Sick Time, • Flexible schedule with no late nights, • Free drinks and generously discounted meals, • Follow prep lists created by chefs., • Label and stock all cooking ingredients, • Complete all tasks, in order, on the prep list from the Head Chef or other kitchen manager, • Washing, chopping, and sorting ingredients like fruits, vegetables, and meats, • Measuring quantities of seasonings and other cooking ingredients, • Adhere to all relevant nutrition and sanitary regulations and standards, • Keeping track of ingredient inventory and collaborating with other kitchen and management staff to order resupply, • Learn about the cooking methods and techniques employed in the kitchen, • Ensuring all food items are properly stored and easily accessible, • Supervising food and cooling room temperatures, • Maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitized kitchen, • Assisting chefs in preparing food and attending to any culinary tasks that arise, • Strong communication skills, • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, • Able to grasp and reach overhead, • Must be able to lift, move, and carry 50+lbs Please note that Tatte is an E-Verify employer.

Job DescriptionBenefits: • Employee discounts, • Flexible schedule, • Flexible Scheduling, • Competitive Compensation Duties and Responsibilities: • Create menus according to season and customer research, • Set up the kitchen with necessary tools and equipment, • Prepare food and present it in an appealing manner, • Supervise and delegate tasks to other team members, • Maintain appropriate levels of inventory and restock when necessary, • Follow all food safety regulations, • Participate in daily kitchen opening and closing procedures, • Performs other duties as assigned by the head chef or management Qualifications:, • Previous experience in a similar role is preferred, • ServeSafe or Food Handlers Certification, • Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques and recipes, • Ability to remain calm and thrive under pressure, • Excellent time management skills, • Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including standing for long periods and lifting up to 40 pounds

Job Description Savory team members make all our dishes from scratch, with a deep commitment to uncompromising quality and craftsmanship. They are passionate about food and genuine hospitality, and work together as a team to prepare dishes in accordance with Tatte guidelines to ensure the highest quality while adhering to specific recipe and sanitation standards. We expect our savory team members to: • Have a desire to help where needed and work as part of a team, • Possess a passion for cooking with a keen eye for freshness, quality and cleanliness, • Live from Tatte’s core values and help Tatte deliver on its mission, • Have flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, holidays, & afternoons/evenings, • Competitive Pay (Dishwasher pay ranges from $16.50-$18.75/hour, Prep cook pay ranges from $18.25-$21.00/hour, and line cook pay ranges from $18.50-$21.25/hour), • Health, dental and vision insurance for full time team members, • 401(k) (with a vesting match), • Free employee assistance program services, • Vacation Time (after 1 year of full-time service), • Paid sick time, • Flexible schedule with no late nights, • Free drinks and generously discounted meals, • Follow prep lists created by chefs., • Label and stock all cooking ingredients, • Complete all tasks, in order, on the prep list from the Head Chef or other kitchen manager, • Washing, chopping, and sorting ingredients like fruits, vegetables, and meats, • Measuring quantities of seasonings and other cooking ingredients, • Adhere to all relevant nutrition and sanitary regulations and standards, • Keeping track of ingredient inventory and collaborating with other kitchen and management staff to order resupply, • Learn about the cooking methods and techniques employed in the kitchen, • Ensuring all food items are properly stored and easily accessible, • Supervising food and cooling room temperatures, • Maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitized kitchen, • Assisting chefs in preparing food and attending to any culinary tasks that arise, • Execute techniques under the direction of the Sous Chef and Executive Chef, • Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality, and presentation standards, • Prepare ingredients by portioning, chopping, weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients, • Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, fryers, and other kitchen equipment, • Ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food, • Actively set up and break down workstation and prepare for an upcoming shift, • Wash and disinfect kitchen, tables, tools, knives, and equipment, • Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures, • Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards, • Assisting chefs in preparing food and attending to any culinary tasks that arise, • Responsible for proper care and maintenance of the dish machine, • Must keep a clean supply of dishware, glassware, silverware and adequate supply of utensils and cookware throughout the shift, • Must thrive in a fast-paced work environment while adhering to cleanliness and sanitation standards for the entire kitchen and dish area, • Strong communication skills, • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, • Able to grasp and reach overhead, • Must be able to lift, move, and carry 50+lbs Please note that Tatte is an E-Verify employer.

Job Description As a Chef at Tatte, you will oversee all kitchen operations at your café and are ultimately responsible for the success and growth of your kitchen team. Our Chefs may be responsible for the supervision of up to 25 employees including cooks, prep cooks and dishwashers. The ability to engage, inspire and lead a strong team is a must. A passion for amazing food made from scratch and genuine hospitality are an absolute must at Tatte. The Executive Chef is responsible for the overall kitchen execution in a fast paced, high volume environment. Scope of Responsibilities (included but not limited to): • Runs production and service according to established guidelines, • Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards. Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality, • Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards, • Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas. Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned, • Maintains inventory to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed, • Follows company safety and sanitation policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting, • Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate, • Ability and desire to work a flexible schedule based on sales trends and business needs which will include days, nights, weekends and holidays., • Able to work ten hour-plus shifts, plus ability to stand, sit, squat or walk for extended periods of time., • Minimum 3-5 years’ experience of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training, • Proven passion for culinary excellence and exceeding guest expectations., • Knowledge and proficiency of systems, methods and processes that contribute to great execution., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively., • Highly organized with strong attention to detail., • Hospitality Education – BS/AS Degree in Culinary Arts, Food Services Technology/Management or related field or, • Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, • Previous experience working with UltiPro Onboarding & Recruiting, Toast - POS System, CrunchTime and Teamworks (highly preferred), • Competitive pay (typically $67k-$88k+ per year depending on experience, with the potential to bonus quarterly), • 401(k) (with a vesting match), • Paid vacation and sick time, • Parking benefit when in position, • Free EAP employee assistance programs, • Flexible schedule with no late nights, • Health, dental and vision insurance, • Free meals and drinks Please note that Tatte is an E-Verify employer.

Job Description As a Chef at Tatte, you will oversee all kitchen operations at your café and are ultimately responsible for the success and growth of your kitchen team. Our Chefs may be responsible for the supervision of up to 25 employees including cooks, prep cooks and dishwashers. The ability to engage, inspire and lead a strong team is a must. A passion for amazing food made from scratch and genuine hospitality are an absolute must at Tatte. The Executive Chef is responsible for the overall kitchen execution in a fast paced, high volume environment. Scope of Responsibilities (included but not limited to): • Runs production and service according to established guidelines, • Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards. Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality, • Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards, • Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas. Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned, • Maintains inventory to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed, • Follows company safety and sanitation policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting, • Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate, • Ability and desire to work a flexible schedule based on sales trends and business needs which will include days, nights, weekends and holidays., • Able to work ten hour-plus shifts, plus ability to stand, sit, squat or walk for extended periods of time., • Minimum 3-5 years’ experience of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training, • Proven passion for culinary excellence and exceeding guest expectations., • Knowledge and proficiency of systems, methods and processes that contribute to great execution., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively., • Highly organized with strong attention to detail., • Hospitality Education – BS/AS Degree in Culinary Arts, Food Services Technology/Management or related field or, • Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, • Previous experience working with UltiPro Onboarding & Recruiting, Toast - POS System, CrunchTime and Teamworks (highly preferred), • Competitive pay (typically $67k-$88k+ per year depending on experience, with the potential to bonus quarterly), • 401(k) (with a vesting match), • Paid vacation and sick time, • Parking benefit when in position, • Free EAP employee assistance programs, • Flexible schedule with no late nights, • Health, dental and vision insurance, • Free meals and drinks Please note that Tatte is an E-Verify employer.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a diverse team, including production chefs, prep teams, packaging staff, and logistics personnel, and will be tasked with developing and implementing systems to ensure food consistency, quality, and operational scalability. Applicants for the

Job Description Job Title: Line Cook Salary: $22-$23 per hour (Based on experience) Hire Date: Immediate (We are looking to fill this position to meet the current business needs) Schedule: Part-time (Based on business needs, usually weekends with occasional weekdays) Job Overview: Sweet Tee’s provides catering services for various special events. From Wedding Receptions to Birthday Celebrations and Corporate Events. We are looking to hire a talented and reliable Line Cook to join our existing team. The Line Cook is expected to work closely with our Head Chef at our commercial kitchen located in Orange, New Jersey. This is a 1099 employee position that is expected to have availability based on business needs. If you're hard-working and dedicated, Sweet Tee’s Catering LLC is an ideal company for you. Duties/Responsibilities: * Prepares food items by cutting, chopping, and mixing ingredients * Perform portion control and minimize waste to keep costs within the forecasted range * Ensure that all dishes are prepared in a timely manner by restocking ingredients at work station and meeting prep times to ensure smooth delivery * Ensure quality and freshness of ingredients and products * Maintain a clean workstation area, including kitchen equipment, tables, and shelves * Comply with applicable sanitary, health, and personal hygiene standards * Perform additional tasks as assigned by the line supervisor, sous-chef, or executive chef * Sets up and stocks food items and other necessary supplies. * Performs inventory checks and completes food storage logs. Qualifications: * High school diploma or GED * ServSafe Certification * 1-2 years of experience as a line cook * Understanding of cooking methods and procedures, and knife handling skills * Ability to perform tasks with accuracy, speed, and attention to detail * Ability to read and follow cooking directions * Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment * Must be organized and self-motivated * Must be able to stand, bend, stretch, lift, and carry heavy materials * Basic written and verbal communication skills * Ability to work as a team member

Job DescriptionBenefits/Perks • Flexible Scheduling, • Competitive Compensation Duties and Responsibilities: • Create menus according to season, • Set up the kitchen with necessary tools and equipment, • Prepare food and present it in an appealing manner, • Maintain appropriate levels of inventory and restock when necessary, • Follow all food safety regulations, • Participate in kitchen opening and closing procedures, • Perform other duties as assigned by the head chef or management Qualifications:, • Previous experience in a similar role is preferred, • ServeSafe or Food Handler’s Certification, • Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques and recipes, • Ability to remain calm and thrive under pressure, • Excellent time management skills, • Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including standing for long periods and lifting up to 40 pounds

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Levy Restaurants - JobID: 188A99E9B3A18A3AB34AF93CF3F1EE97 [Kitchen Staff / Food Prep] As a Prep Cook at Levy, you'll: Prep food Pre/during event consistent with projected attendance levels; Help set-up the stand ensuring correct quantities of stock, proper temperatures, efficient running equipment

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Levy Restaurants - JobID: 1FDBF6B35EF403409C63964E19344F7D [Kitchen Staff / Food Prep] As a Prep Cook at Levy, you'll: Prep food Pre/during event consistent with projected attendance levels; Help set-up the stand ensuring correct quantities of stock, proper temperatures, efficient running equipment

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Olive Garden - - Responsibilities: Deliver and flawlessly execute recipes to meet and exceed guest expectations; Commitment to the highest safety and sanitation standards; Maintain health and safety practices in the restaurant; Ongoing training to build critical skills for current and future roles.

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Miller's Ale House - - Responsibilities: Arrive on time, in full uniform, ready to work; Collaborate with both BOH and FOH team members to ensure guest needs are met promptly; Adhere to proper food handling procedures and maintain sanitation standards across work areas; Prepare food items according

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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - - Responsibilities: Set up cook stations; Ensure prep items are always available on the cook line and restock as needed; Prepare food items according to recipe, portion, and presentation specifications; Maintain clean, sanitary, and organized cook stations, kitchen coo

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Ruth's Chris Steak House - 1000 Harbor Boulevard - Responsibilities: Passionately prepare, portion, and/or cook food items to quality specifications; Ensure exceptional presentation by checking/dressing dishes before they are served; Measure ingredients and seasonings to ensure correct cooking and f

Concord Hospitality - 9 Polito Avenue - Responsibilities: Prepare food of consistent quality by following brand recipe cards; Properly document all food containers and adhere to rotation standards per SOP; Practice safety standards at all times to maintain a safe work environment; Report to work in

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Erickson Senior Living - 1 Cedar Crest Dr [Kitchen Staff / Food Prep] As a Prep Cook at Erickson Senior Living, you'll: Prepare and cook meals according to recipes and portion sizes; Ensure food quality and presentation; Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen; Assist with inventory and ord

Chilis - 700 Genova Drive - Responsibilities: Properly learn and execute all of our recipe procedures; Maintain cleanliness throughout kitchen; Follow company safety and sanitation policies and procedures; Communicate ticket times to Team Members; Keep food orders flowing continuously from the kitch

Texas Roadhouse - Teterboro Landing Drive - Responsibilities: High volume restaurant experience; Understand cooking steak temperatures; Meat seasoning, searing, and cooking; Meat seasoning, searing, and grilling; Using proper safety and sanitation guidelines.

Olive Garden - - Responsibilities: Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes; Plate dishes to standard; Maintain highest safety and sanitation standards; Assist with kitchen prep and station setup; Work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Eddie V's Prime Seafood - 1 Garden State Plaza Boulevard - Responsibilities: Prepare high-quality food items to order while following recipe and presentation guidelines; Exceed guest expectations and accommodate special requests; Coordinate food orders to support timely and efficient delivery to the

Seasons 52 - - Responsibilities: Preparing high quality food items to order for our guests; Following recipe and presentation guidelines to meet or exceed guests' expectations; Coordinating food orders to support timely and efficient delivery to each table; Ensuring proper food safety and sanitatio

Outback Steakhouse - 539 River Road - Responsibilities: Following established food safety guidelines, recipes, standards, and procedures; Maintaining a clean and food-safe environment; Passionately preparing, portioning, and/or cooking food items according to quality specifications; Assessing ingred

Erickson Senior Living - 1 Cedar Crest Dr [Kitchen Staff / Grill Cook / Prep Cook] As a Line Cook at Erickson Senior Living, you'll: Prepare and cook food items according to recipes and quality standards; Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies; Ensure that food is prepared in a timely

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Golden Nugget - - Responsibilities: Own the kitchens line by cooking and presenting guest meals to the highest standards.

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